Social Worker (Mental Health)/Approved Mental Health Professional
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
31/03/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/04/2020 23:59
Salary:
£27,905 - £31,371- £32,878– £36,876 pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Easington Psychosis Team
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care- Mental Health
Social Worker (Mental Health)/Approved Mental Health Professional
Full time, Temporary- Easington Psychosis Team
(Temporary until 31/12/21 subject to the return of the substantive postholder)
Salary: £27,905 - £31,371- £32,878– £36,876
i.e. pre-progression Grade 9/ post -progression Grade 11
£35,934- £39, 782 (pro rata for part-time) (Grade 12) for Approved Mental Health Professional status
Vacancy no: AHS/20/100
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional to deliver number of Social Work interventions for people who experience severe and / or enduring mental health difficulties.
We currently have a full time, temporary vacancy within the Easington Psychosis Team.
Easington Psychosis Team provides an integrated health and social care approach when supporting people with complex mental health problems and their carers. Staff members provide statutory and specialist interventions on behalf of both Durham County Council and Tees Esk and Wear Valley’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team of workers who are committed to provide a flexible and effective service to people with psychosis and social care needs.
You must have an up to date knowledge of current legislation and Policies/ Procedures in relation to Adult Health and Social Care.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification i.e. Degree, DipSW, CSS or CQSW or equivalent and either be a qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional within specific timescales. You also will be required to be trained or be willing to undertake a Practice Educator course.
Applicants must hold Social Work England registration and have relevant post qualifying experience.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure Barring Service- Enhanced Disclosure.
For more information please contact:
Gillian Cotts, Team Manager , Tel: 0191 527 5050 email g.cotts@nhs.net
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 13 April, 2020.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services via Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means
Please note
This job is closed for applications.